Learn English as a second Language : Teas Reading

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Teas Reading

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In 1927, the American aviator, Charles Lindbergh, became the first person to conquer the Atlantic by flying across the vast ocean. Soon afterward, people started talking about a woman aviator doing the same. She was Amelia Earhart. In April 1928, Earhart's growing reputation attracted numerous sponsors. They asked Amelia if she would like to fly across the Atlantic Ocean to which she agreed. But her sponsors thought it was too risky for a woman to fly alone. Moreover, the sponsors were concerned that Earhart did not have the appropriate training to fly the type of plane they would be using. Ultimately, Earhart had to ride as a passenger with pilot Wilmer "Bill" Stultz and co-pilot Louis E. "Slim" Gordon. She received a cheerful welcome when their plane landed in the United Kingdom. However, Earhart said she felt she "was just baggage, like a sack of potatoes." She longed to complete the flight on her own someday.

Earhart got another opportunity to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, this time on her own. Her airplane took to the air from Newfoundland, Canada, and her plan was to fly to Paris as Lindbergh had done five years ago. But unfortunately, due to bad weather and mechanical problems in her plane, Earhart could not make it all the way to Paris. Instead, she landed in a pasture in Derry, Ireland. Nevertheless, she won many awards for becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. In 1935, Earhart also became the first person to make the transoceanic flight from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Oakland, California. Setting seven speed and distance records for women, Earhart soon rose to fame across the United States. By this time, the ambitious and courageous Earhart was considering a flight around the world.

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Which of the following sources should a student consult to learn more about speed and distance records set by women?